{"id":25090,"date":"2026-09-22T09:30:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metzen.org\/?p=25090"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:33:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:33:41","slug":"four-centres-of-excellence-one-shared-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metzen.org\/en\/all-topics\/four-centres-of-excellence-one-shared-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Four centres of excellence. 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The family-owned company is now run by its second generation, led by Managing Partner Daniela Wetterich, and has a history spanning more than 70 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Many thanks for the warm hospitality and the engaging exchange.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At METZEN, our focus remains firmly on the future: strengthening our expertise, unlocking new potential and consistently aligning our services with the evolving needs of our customers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When it matters. METZEN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, the METZEN management team came together at our Gochsheim site for a strategic meeting. The focus was on the topics shaping our future development: analysing relevant growth markets, strategically developing our four Centres of Excellence, advancing our HR strategy, and launching new initiatives in After Sales and Service. 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